UAE & Qatar Welcome Extension Yemen Truce

The UAE welcomed the extension of the truce in the Republic of Yemen for an additional two months in accordance with the terms of the initial agreement and the initiative Saudi Arabia announced in March 2021. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the UAE commended efforts by the UN and Hans Grundberg, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, to reach a permanent ceasefire followed by a political solution to the crisis in order to enhance prospects for peace and stability in Yemen and the region. The UAE called on the international community to support adherence to the truce and underscored the pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia in achieving stability and security in Yemen. The UAE renewed its commitment to standing by the Yemeni people and supporting their legitimate aspirations for development and prosperity as part of its policy in support of the interests of the region's peoples.

Qatar has also welcomed the UN announcement of a truce extension in Yemen for another two months. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s hope that the truce extension would pave the way for an expanded armistice agreement and the resumption of the political process, in order to reach a just and sustainable peace that fulfils the aspirations of the brotherly Yemeni people for security and development. The Ministry expressed Qatar’s appreciation for the continuous efforts exerted by the United Nations to achieve sustainable peace in Yemen. It also renewed its position calling for resolving the Yemeni crisis based on the GCC Initiative and relevant Security Council resolutions, especially Resolution No. 2216.